Quick facts
| Stadium Name | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |
| Place, Country | Chennai, India |
| Established | 1916 |
| Seating Capacity | 38,200 |
One of India's oldest cricket pitches, MA Chidambaram Stadium is a truly historic venue in the country. Constructed all the way back in 1916, the ground is often known as the Chepauk Stadium.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, which is named after former BCCI president M. A. Chidambaram, hosts the Tamil Nadu cricket team as well as the IPL side Chennai Super Kings. Indian Premier League finals have even been played at the stadium, while Test cricket has been played here since the 1930s, with England becoming the first international visitors to the Chepauk Stadium.
Over 80 internationals have taken place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and it is also a host venue for the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Leading up to the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the ground had a major regeneration project in order to bring its standards up to the 21st century. More regeneration work then took place in the buildup to the 2023 Cricket World Cup, with a series of matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during the international tournament.
MA Chidambaram Stadium is also famous for being where Indian icon Virender Sehwag hit the fastest triple century in Test history, scoring 319 runs off 278 balls against South Africa in 2008. Our OCB guide to the MA Chidambaram Stadium tells you everything you need to know.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
Like a lot of Indian cricket grounds, MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report shows it can be dry and prone to cracks, which brings the spinners into play. While pace can play a part early in the day, the pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium does have a tendency to slow down in games.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report shows that the ground does not have the highest scoring. In T20 matches that were played at the venue in the year 2024, the average score in the first innings was a touch over 160. This is down from 170 in 2023, while in four recent years the average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium was down at about the 150 mark.
Chasing teams win most of the time here. Data from Cricmetric shows 50.4% of T20 matches here are won by the team batting second, compared to 46.3% of teams batting first. Medium pace bowlers have the highest economy rate for T20 matches at this Stadium.
M.A.Chidambaram Stadium before IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023.jpg - Photo by Faheem Hussain / SPORTZPICS for BCCI, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
FAQs
What is the average score in T20 matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium?
During 2024, the average first innings score in MA Chidambaram Stadium T20 matches was just over 160. However, many years here have seen very low scoring, at around the 150 mark.
What kind of pitch is at MA Chidambaram Stadium?
MA Chidambaram Stadium tends to have a dry pitch that offers a lot of turn for the spinners. The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report shows the surface tends to slow through a game.
What is the weather at MA Chidambaram Stadium
MA Chidambaram Stadium is in Chennai, which is known for having a hot and humid climate. Late May and early June is when the temperatures tend to be the hottest at this cricket ground.
Does the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch favour batting or bowling?
Average scoring indicates that the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch tends to favour bowling rather than batting. Most T20 matches played here are won by the team that bats second.
